5 perfect ways to gift a promotional plush toy

By Michelle Banks

Stuffed animals bring comfort and companionship to kids and adults. In fact, 84% of men and 77% of women opens in new window still have at least one stuffed animal. Plush toys often bring back happy memories and sentimental feelings. They also help children practice social interaction opens in new window and develop stronger communication and relationship skills.

As a giveaway, stuffed animals are a memorable gift for all ages that can help raise awareness and create lasting, positive impressions of your brand. If you want to use stuffed animals in your next promotion, we offer ideas to help get you started.

Show support for schools

Stuffed animals, like a cuddly koala, make a great “reading buddy” for students to practice reading aloud. Mini Keychains are a cute prize idea for students who pass their driving test. Mascot Beanies help show school spirit at a sporting event or school concert. And Little Buddy Tigers, Bean Bag Buddys and Hoot Owls make great PTO raffle prizes.

Thank customers

For many industries, sending a plush toy along with an order is a great way to stick in customers’ minds. Send a Sidekick Shorty Alien along with a note that says, “You’re out of this world!” Host a coloring contest for kids and offer a Goofy Gorilla prize to your next generation of customers. Or garner some audience-generated content. Ask customers for photos of them using or doing a good deed with your product this holiday season. Send a Holiday Teddy Bear as a thank-you.

Promote your zoo or museum

Get visitors excited about visiting your zoo, aquarium or museum. Give away a Sammy Sloth with new annual memberships. Or hand out Little Paw Pandas to the first 10 visitors to your new exhibit. A Salty Shark plush toy is a great freebie to slip into people’s bags at the gift shop. Every time they pull out their stuffed animal, visitors will be inspired to come again.

Further your not-for-profit mission

Plush toys are a great way to further your cause. If you’re a nonprofit that helps animals, a fuzzy animal makes a great raffle item or donor thank-you gift. They’ll be reminded of the real-life animals you help every time they look at their plush version. Cuddlers with Blankets are just the thing for local firefighters, paramedics or police officers looking to offer comfort during emergencies. And MopTopper^® Plush Toys are perfect for any cause looking to promote their mission at a local event or expo. Give to those who sign up for your newsletter or answer a trivia question about your organization.

Create happy, calming experiences

Holding a stuffed animal can help with feelings of anxiety opens in new window. Doctor and dentist offices can use stuffed toys to offer comfort to those feeling nervous about their visit. While young patients are still in the waiting room, provide a Little Buddy as a comforting sidekick to accompany them on their visit. Or maybe you’re a preschool or daycare who wants to help welcome new students. A Brave Bull is just the thing to help them feel happy, secure and at-home with their new school family.

Cute and cozy giveaways

By providing plush toys as reading buddies or to provide comfort to an anxious visitor, there are countless ways you can use stuffed animals as gifts, no matter what your industry.

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